Living away from home while playing hockey
For the past three years, when August has come around I have packed up my things and moved into a new house. A house with a different family, rules and…
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Road to the 2019 CCOA: Mongolia heads indoors for first IIHF women’s competition
While Mongolia is one of the few IIHF members with no indoor ice rinks, the landlocked country has a rich hockey history. Young and old alike have taken to freezing…
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The importance of mindset in youth hockey
“Ninety percent of hockey is mental and the other half is physical.” -Wayne Gretzky My friend and I went to an Islanders game two weeks ago and we were talking…
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CWHL All-Star Series: Brigette Lacquette | Calgary Inferno
Over the last 12 months, the Canadian sporting community has caught up to the brilliance of Brigette Lacquette. Gaining considerable acclaim as the first player of Indigenous heritage to compete…
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CWHL All-Star Series: Halli Krzyzaniak | Calgary Inferno
Having played at all three levels of Hockey Canada’s women’s program, boasting over 60 appearances plus a pair of gold medals, it was inevitable that Halli Krzyzaniak would transition to…
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Representation matters: Stop dimming the spotlight on female hockey players
Last weekend, four women, two Americans and two Canadians, took part in the NHL’s All-Star Game festivities and took the world by storm. First, Kendall Coyne-Schofield became the first woman…
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CWHL All-Star Series: Lauren Williams | Worcester Blades
Throughout the Blades’ inaugural season in Worcester, Massachusetts, a significant element for this new chapter in franchise history belongs to the presence of Lauren Williams. Selected as the first pick…
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Lindenwood – Belleville head coach, Kat Hannah joins WHL Academy
An exceptionally talented athlete, whose graceful skills and tremendous gifts translated into international play, followed by a distinguished run as both coach and administrator, the greatest achievement of Katherine (Kat)…
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Bell Let’s Talk Day: Stories from women around the rink
Every year we come together on #BellLetsTalk Day to share stories of struggle, darkness, inspiration, encouragement, and hope. We all stand together to let each other know that struggling in…
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The mental game of hockey
During the last few minutes before hitting the ice, during the coach’s pep talk, everyone might have their own routines and thoughts, fears and motivations. Then, going out there on…
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